In that sense, this is kind of ahead of its time and probably more appealing to today's youth than it should be, even if they don't remember the days of Hip Hop Hooray arm waves and unironic "yo momma" jokes. Afterwards, Rita is confronted by her mother, who now has a change of heart. Crisp in a closet to prevent him from revealing Mary Clarence's true identity to the representatives of the diocese who had come to the competition. 53 What actress played Sister Mary Lazarus? In most TV broadcasts, the ending sequence of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is chopped off in order to keep the movie in its two hour time slot. The nuns discover numerous trophies, revealing the school won the All-State Choir Championship multiple times in the past, and decide to enter them once again. Wendy Makkena returned to play Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act 2. It's like the choir's a big joke. The convent life and secondary nuns from the first movie have been replaced by high schoolers. Najimy also appeared in the comedy Rat Race as Bev. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. However, Rita's strict mother Florence refuses to let her daughter attend, believing a career in music to be a dead end. BONUS FEATURES, MENUS, PACKAGING and DESIGN. Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit But Hill was uncomfortable with her celebrity status. Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure. The Blu-ray's plain, bombastically-scored menu sets the cover image against an ethereal backdrop adapted from the original poster art. In a number of ways, it is more fun than its predecessor, which nonetheless may be the better film and is certainly more likely to be recognized for its comedic worth. Cast: Whoopi Goldberg (Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence), Maggie Smith (Mother Superior), Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makkena (Sister Mary Robert), Mary Wickes (Sister Mary Lazarus), Harvey Keitel (Vince LaRocca), Bill Nunn (Lt. Eddie Souther), Robert Miranda (Joey), Richard Portnow (Willie), Rose Parenti (Sister Alma), Joseph Maher (Monsignor O'Hara), Pat Crawford Brown (Choir Nun), Susan Browning (Choir Nun), Georgia Creighton (Choir Nun), Edith Diaz (Choir Nun), Ellen Albertini Dow (Choir Nun), Beth Fowler (Choir Nun), Prudence Wright Holmes (Choir Nun), Sheri Izzard (Choir Nun), Susan Johnson (Choir Nun), Ruth Kobart (Choir Nun), Darlene Koldenhoven (Choir Nun), Carmen Zapata (Choir Nun), Jenifer Lewis (Michelle), Charlotte Crossley (Tina), Jim Beaver (Detective Clarkson), A.J. It seems like it would have been remarkably easy for the Blu-ray to squeeze on this additional 7 minutes of standard definition video, so your guess is as good as mine as to why it didn't. Legendary music critic Robert Christgau called it "so beautiful and funny its courage could make you weep," and Selwyn Seyfu Hinds of Spin said the group delivered "politically relevant narratives, good-time vibes, and sheer hip-hop whip-a** without sinking into didacism and formula." Ralph has certainly stayed busy since Sister Act 2. Sister Mary Lazarus says "Now wait a minute!" prostitute?) Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. At the competition, Rita performs a solo before the choir takes to the stage and performs an urban contemporary gospel rendition of "Joyful, Joyful" with hip hop-inspired choreography. VIDEO and AUDIO That requires a fundraiser with more singing. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). At the same time, Rita and her friends learn of Mary Clarence's true identity as Deloris Van Cartier. It also requires Rita getting permission from her mother (Sheryl Lee Ralph), who forbids such singing, even confiscating Rita's tape recorder and headphones, preferring that she study and avoid the life of disappointment her late father led. Try. Of particular note to Deloris is one of the students who gives her the most trouble. The convent life and secondary nuns from the first movie have been replaced by high schoolers. The all-region Blu-ray, including both Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, was released on June 19, 2012 with both films presented in 1080p. Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season, Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Later, she starred as Mavis. We soon have our reason: the nuns are having difficulty with the tough student body at Deloris' alma mater, St. Francis High School. Jeter passed away in 2003 at the age of 50. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born December 30, 1956 Add to list The other friars trap Mr. Makenna has appeared in a wide variety of films since Sister Act 2. In fact, Mary Clarence turns her one music class (and curiously it is only one music class she seems to deal with) into a choir. Sister Act 2: Back in The Habit - Plot Subtitles: English for Hearing Impaired; BD-only: Spanish The sequel shows a little more grain, with the slightly lacking shots of its inspired end credits forgivable based on their optical nature. //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s And she appears to be a negative influence on the nun friends she makes: shy, young, tiny, more casually habited redhead Mary Robert (Wendy Makkena) and large, cheerful Mary Patrick (Kathy Najimy).